Name: Whole Octopus 1-1.2kg
SKU: 1150
Availability: InStock

Whole Octopus 1-1.2kg

£26.50

One large whole octopus, gutted and frozen is between 1 – 1.2 kg in size. Octopus has a meaty texture, this is due to the fact that it has a lot of muscles, which means it’s more like eating a piece of steak than something like chicken. There are several ways to cook the octopus such as frying it, skewering it, or boiling it.

The benefit of eating octopus is it has a lot of protein, and it’s very low in calories. This makes octopus a great choice if you want a filling dish that’s low in fat. Eating octopus can also help improve cardiovascular health because it can lower the amount of cholesterol in your body.

One large whole octopus frozen is between 1-1.2kg in size. There are around 300 recognized octopus species, which is over one-third of the total number of known cephalopod species. These are gutted.

Octopus has a meaty texture, this is due to the fact that it has a lot of muscles, which means it’s more like eating a piece of steak than something like chicken. There are several ways to cook the octopus such as frying it, skewering it, or boiling it.

Serve with an aromatic New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc white wine or try a bold Cabernet Sauvignon red wine which really suits Octopus

You can use octopus meat to create a number of different dishes, such as using it to make Quinoa Balls. Quinoa balls are made by combining quinoa (a seed from the same family as spinach and beets) with an array of different ingredients, meaning that the dish is very colorful and exciting to look at.

Our Service and Guarantee

Our first and last job every day is to check our post and emails, therefore, whenever possible, we will reply the same day to any enquiry we have. However, just to be safe, we will guarantee to get back to you within 24 hours. Telephone contacts will be dealt with as quickly as possible (between 9 am – 3 pm Monday – Friday, or 24/7 answerphone). Please leave your name and number and we will get back to you. All orders will be dispatched by overnight carrier. They will be packed with dry ice in a polystyrene box, which ensures your fish is still frozen when you receive it. If you are not entirely satisfied with your order, contact us as soon as possible and we will endeavour to resolve any issues within 24 hours.

Where we Deliver to

We dispatch our fish across the whole of the UK. Some areas such as northerly and western parts of Scotland where we cannot guarantee a next day service can incur a delivery surcharge. Please note that we also cannot deliver to Offshore, Northern Ireland, Guernsey, Isle of Man and Jersey. Deliveries which are not signed for are left “at your risk”, the driver unless instructed will leave the package by your front door out of sight of the main road if possible.

Minimum Order

As of April 2025 we have a minimum order amount of £20 If we anticipate any difficulties concerning the delivery date, we will contact you as soon as possible to arrange a mutually acceptable alternative. Please make sure your delivery address can sign or leave clear instructions.

Out of Stock Items

Our system usually ensures that items you can order are in stock and available but in the event of an item being out of stock on the dispatch date, we will substitute with the closest alternative and refund any difference.

We Use DPD Couriers

Orders under £40 are packed and delivered for £9.95.

Orders under £60 are packed and delivered for £6.95.

Orders under £75 are packed and delivered for £4.95.

Orders over £75 are delivered free of charge.

Saturday Delivery Costs

Orders under £40 are packed and delivered for £9.95

Orders under £75 are packed and delivered for £7.95

Orders over £75 are packed and delivered for £4.95

Orders must be made before 2 pm to allow us to pack and ship your order for next day delivery. Delivery usually arrives by 6pm.

When We Deliver

To make it easier for our customers the shopping cart page allows you to choose only valid delivery dates and any additional charge will be clearly shown before you check out. Orders must be made before 12pm to allow us to pack and ship your order for next day delivery. Delivery usually arrives by 6pm. Please note we don’t deliver on weekends or Mondays.

Bank Holidays

Since we pack and ship the day before delivery we regret that we do not offer Monday deliveries or on a Tuesday after a bank holiday. None of the above shall affect your statutory rights as a customer.

Cards We Accept

We can process all major credit/debit cards except American Express and Diner Card.

Whole Octopus 1-1.2kg